Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, Ill.

This event is part of the Child Mind Institute’s Speak Up for Kids, a public education campaign held each May to battle the stigma and misinformation that prevent kids from getting life-changing treatment. Includes an appearance by the Chicago Bears' Brandon Marshall.

Bump Club And Beyond | Lombard, Ill.

FREE

Expectant moms have the opportunity to learn about parenting must-haves from experts, win fun prizes and participate in a Q&A. Attendees will be able to chat with event vendors, and shop the brand new “Baby Experience” section at Target, with an included shopping incentive. Huggies will also provide a sneak peak of their newest diaper coming in July.

The Morton Arboretum | Lisle, Ill.

Enter a tree house village filled with adventure and
imagination. Play, make believe, and become part of the trees'
ever-changing tale. The exhibition is comprised of six fun-filled,
educational tree houses, aimed at kids 2-10.

Chicago Children's Museum | Chicago, Ill.

Children can immerse themselves in backstage preparation, perform routines in center ring or manage the behind-the-scenes action of lights and sound. Plus, try making a circus balance toy or dress up like a clown.

Kohl Children's Museum | Glenview, Ill.

The exhibit features the rare Black Java
and White Java strains of chicken, which were an endangered species
less than a decade ago. Includes a special child-height egg
incubator, hatchery unit and a pen for newborn chicks. Runs from
March 18-June 16.

When: Open during regular museum hoursCost: Free with museum admission

Kohl Children's Museum | Glenview, Ill.

A multi-media, interactive, exhibit that allows children to discover how nature is reflected and celebrated in the lives of Japanese children through special seasonal environments and traditional Japanese activities. The exhibit focuses on the regions of Lake Biwa, Sapporo, Kyoto and Fukuoka, offering an in-depth exploration of each region through video, audio and visual media, as well as authentic props and hands-on interactive activities.

Kohl Children's Museum | Glenview, Ill.

Kids will be able
to explore the pet vet office and learn a new respect for creatures
as they nurse sick and injured animals back to health
on the examining and operating tables;examine
x-rays;get play animals clean;determine
what diet is best and make a healthy meal;climb
aboard a large format animal scale; help the lost pets
find their correct homesand clamber through the pet
obstacle course.

Elmhurst History Museum | Elmhurst, Ill.

Exhibit highlights the longtime rivalry between the fans of these two storied teams. This cultural history exposé covers all the bases of the crosstown rivalry to examine concepts of loyalty and fandom through videos of each team’s colorful supporters; interviews with former players, sports journalists and broadcasters; and fan souvenirs and ephemera.

Adler Planetarium | Chicago, Ill.

A live show that takes adventurous space explorers on an
immersive tour of the Solar System. Set in the future,
Destination Solar System flies audiences
from one end of the Solar System to the other in under 30 minutes,
from sizzling solar flares on the Sun to liquid methane lakes on
Saturn's moon, Titan. Passengers can travel hundreds of millions of
miles in just seconds on an adventure-filled tour led by Jesse, an
enthusiastic, knowledgeable yet "green" tour guide, and MAX, a
highly advanced, fully integrated onboard computer.